Struggle in Russia

If anyone is the most anxious about the current situation, then this person must be Neschel Rodi!

Like the ants on the hot pot these days, the old prime minister is really anxious and bubbling, and he can’t wait to pull Nicholas I’s ears and pour in the ungodly advice, but unfortunately, he can’t bother with Nicholas I’s. Ears, no one wants to listen to his “nonsense”.

Whether it’s the Council of State or the Cabinet, or the bigwigs of other departments, in almost every place Neschel Rodie hits hard nails or soft nails, that’s a self-deprecating and boring one.

Anyway, he looked around. It seemed that he was the only one in St. Petersburg who saw the danger, and he was the only one nervous, which made him seem out of place.

Finally, Neschel Rodie fell ill again, this time he was angry, because Nicholas I directly overstepped him and ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to deal with the French ultimatum coldly.

Obviously, Nicholas I told him not to do too much, otherwise he, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Prime Minister, would end up doing it.

Neschel Rodie, who was angry and anxious, was depressed, and could only retreat to his lair silently, watching the people around him mocking his timidity. That kind of taste is really uncomfortable!

He really wanted to yell at these fools with his fist: “You will soon know how outrageous you are!”

It was indeed very fast. Only a week later, at the request of Napoleon III, the Senate passed the decision to sever diplomatic relations with Russia and declare war!

But when the thunder blasted over Europe, the Russians were still a little bit baffled. They thought that the French were crazy and even dared to stab them. Is this too much drinking?

On the day when the news was received, Nicholas I ridiculed France severely at the Imperial Conference, and even boasted to his ministers indifferently: “After cleaning up the Turks, we will go and teach the French well, yes. It’s time for them to relive the painful lessons of 1814!”

It’s a pity that his words haven’t come to an end. Turning the sky around, both the upper and lower houses of the United Kingdom passed the decision to sever diplomatic relations with Russia and declare war with an overwhelming advantage!

When the news reached the Winter Palace, Nicholas I panicked for the first time. This was probably the first panic since he learned of Alexander I’s sudden death. Yes, he can ignore the provocations of France, but he cannot ignore the warnings of Britain.

What’s more, now that Britain and France declare war on Russia at the same time, this is a super big problem that cannot be avoided. At least he has not been arrogant enough to think that Russia can handle the two most powerful countries in Europe at the same time.

At this time, he was anxious, a little at a loss, and he didn’t understand what the British were going crazy with. It was just a big thing. Why did you blow up?

“Gentlemen, the situation is very serious. Britain has suddenly announced that it has broken diplomatic relations with us and is at war. This means that we have to face pressure from three directions at the same time. Do you have any views on this?”

Nicholas I first focused on Neschel Rodier. At this time, he finally realized how old the old prime minister was and how predictable he was. He felt that now he should be the only one who can restore the situation. Maybe he can be like before. Use a little diplomatic magic to pull Russia and him out of that quagmire?

It’s just that Neschel Rodie didn’t mean to speak. He directly ignored Nicholas I’s question, just staring at the documents on the desktop with his eyes down.

Nicholas I frowned, staring at Neschel Rodie and asked: “Prime Minister, don’t you have anything to say?”

Nechel Rodie slowly raised his head, and replied stupidly: “Your Majesty, I have warned again and again before, but… the matter is irreversible, and there is nothing left to do now!”

Nicholas I suddenly became irritable. He felt that this was Neschel Rodie deliberately challenging him. Didn’t it just dismiss some of your suggestions before? As for such a small belly chicken intestines?

You old fellow don’t look at what is going on now, is it time to care about these little things?

“How come there is nothing you can do? Is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs eating dry food? You should take active actions to restore the situation!”

Neschel Rodie sighed again, and said in surprise: “Your Majesty, what do you want me to do? The attitudes of Britain and France are already very clear. If you don’t give them a satisfactory explanation, then you can only fight on the battlefield. Did you see the real chapter? Do you think that severing diplomatic relations and declaring war is joking and playing family?”

Nicholas I was stunned by the question, because he really thought that the severance of diplomatic relations and declaration of war between Britain and France was just another kind of bravado. He always thought that Britain and France would not dare to fight his army.

But Nechel Rodie’s words broke his dream. Declaring war is not a joke. No country would make such a joke!

“Then what do you think we should do?” Nicholas I asked dullly.

Neschel Roddy sighed again and replied: “Either you accept the British and French requirements, withdraw the indemnity from Bulgaria and apologize, or you have a good fight with Britain, France, and Turkey for the national mobilization. There is no third way. You can go!”

But Nicholas I didn’t like these two roads. He didn’t want to fight against Britain and France, and he didn’t want to subdue shamelessly. He asked unwillingly, “Can’t we try to negotiate and communicate?”

Neschel Rodie shook his head directly and said, “Impossible!”

These words directly knocked out the last fluke in Nicholas I’s heart. UU reading www.uukanshu.com knew that the situation was irreversible. After a long period of thought, he sternly said: “Order the whole country into a state of total war and mobilize. The reserve forces and all reserve forces, especially border areas such as Poland, must be prepared to deal with foreign armed provocations!”

“Strengthen in the direction of Wallachia as soon as possible, tell Prince Paskovic and Duke Mikhail to fight one or two decent victories as soon as possible and try to force Turkey to surrender!”

Obviously, Nicholas I had already bet on Bulgaria’s victory. He believed that as long as he beat Turkey on the ground and forced Turkey to surrender, then Britain and France would not be able to continue their clamor and could only return to the negotiating table to end the farce.

This decision cannot be said to be problematic, but it is obviously a fluke, because as long as normal people understand that Duke Mikhail could not handle the Turks in the previous two or three months, is it possible to let him open the situation so suddenly?

What’s more, Turkey was inspired by Britain and France to declare war on Russia. It will only have a higher morale and a stronger will to fight, and it will not be so easy to succumb.

Even if Duke Mikhail can win a few battles, but as long as Turkey is not stupid, he knows that as long as he clenches his teeth and persists, Russia can’t help it. How can he succumb?